What type of evidence from a doctor can help prove you are disabled?

What type of evidence from a doctor can help prove you are disabled?

The treating source rule – well supported opinions are given more weight

A letter stating “my patient is disabled” is not enough

“My patient is disabled because. . .” is more helpful

What comes after the word “because” is what counts

Medical opinions that you cannot perform functional activities (e.g., patient can stand no more than 30 minutes at one time) must be properly considered by SSA

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Matthew D. Lane, Jr. is licensed to practice law in the State of Louisiana.
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